Vitamin E, soluble fibre and selenium in rotis help reduce the risk of cancer

Low in calories (only about 70 calories without oil or ghee)

Normally rotis are made from wheat flour but those allergic to gluten can opt for bajra rotis. Bajra contains fibre, complex carbohydrate protein and low fat, making it a healthy alternative to wheat.

Having said that, not all rotis are healthy, especially those made from maida. Maida is refined flour and has the same effect on the body as sugar – fattening. However, another option for healthy roti is chickpea flour. Normal chickpea flour can be made tastier and healthier by adding chopped cooked vegetables to the dough – like spinach, carrot, etc.

Interesting factRoti is a common term used for bread in many countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. But they’re not the same rotis. In Thailand, roti is actually a pancake made from wheat flour (maida), fried and loaded with goodies like fruits, honey, condensed milk etc.